Buriram United denied famous win by Cerezo Osaka

Buriram United were narrowly denied a famous AFC Champions League win on Wednesday as they were held to a 2-2 draw by Cerezo Osaka at the Yanmar Stadium Nagai.

The Thai League 1 champions took the lead in the 11th minute when Ratthanakorn Maikami’s corner curled straight towards goal and Cerezo striker Yang Dong-hyeon – in a bid to head clear – could only help the ball into the back of his own net.

The visitors managed to reclaim the lead in the 71st minute through another set-piece; Ratthanakorn’s delivery to the near post was flicked on by Edgar Silva and Diogo made no mistake in nodding home from point-blank range.

But, with two minutes remaining, Kenyu Sugimoto came to Cerezo’s rescue as he showed great determination to get ahead of his marker at the far post and reach Hotaru Yamaguchi’s lofted ball with a firm header past Siwarak Tedsungnoen.